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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
1st Meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues held
The BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues  leads held their first meeting under India’s Chairship from 9-11 March 2021. The theme of BRICS this year is -"BRICS@15: Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and Consensus”.
India, under its Chairship in 2021, presented the calendar of events for BRICS CGETI 2021, which included the priority areas for deliverables, schedule and scope of the MSME roundtable conference workshop on Services Statistics, and the BRICS Trade Fair. This was followed by a series of presentations, scheduled in separate sessions, made by the concerned Departments of the Government of India on the proposed deliverables during India’s Chairship under the BRICS CGETI track.
The deliverables proposed are on  Action plan based on the document “Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2025” adopted during Russian Presidency in 2020  BRICS Cooperation on Multilateral Trading system including cooperation for the TRIPS Waiver proposal at WTO;  Framework for Consumer Protection in E-Commerce;  Non-Tariff Measures  Resolution Mechanism;  Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary  Working Mechanism;  Co-operation framework for protection of Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge;  BRICS Framework on Co-operation in Professional Services. Each of these sessions was followed by detailed feedback sessions.
The BRICS partners appreciated the activities planned by India, being timely and relevant in the current context and expressed their support for working together on the various initiatives proposed by India. From now on till September, 2021, inter sessional deliberations will be carried out to reach a consensus amongst the BRICS countries. The BRICS officers tasked with CGETI would continue the work for the 27th official level CGETI meeting, scheduled to be held in June 2021.
Prime Minister's Office
Address by Prime Minister at the inaugural ceremony of the 16th India-ASEAN Summit
Your Excellency Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha,
Excellencies,
Your Majesty,
I am pleased to meet you once again at the India-ASEAN Summit format. I thank Thailand for the excellent arrangements and hospitality of the highest standard. I also wish Vietnam all the best to chair the ASEAN and East Asia Summits next year.
Excellencies,
I welcome the mutual coordination of the Indo-Pacific Outlook between India and ASEAN. India's Act East Policy is an important part of our Indo-Pacific vision. ASEAN is and always will be the heart of our Act East Policy. Integrated, organized and economically developing ASEAN is in India's basic interest. We are committed to further strengthen our partnership through stronger surface, maritime and air-connectivity and digital-link. $ 1 billion line of credit will be useful for physical and digital connectivity. Our intention is to greatly increase the traffic of people for study, research, trade and tourism.
To achieve this goal, India is ready to increase partnership with ASEAN in the area of mutual interests. Implementing the decisions taken last year at the Commemorative Summit and the Informal Summit in Singapore has brought us closer. We are ready to further increase capacity building and partnerships in areas such as agriculture, science, research, ICT and engineering. I welcome the recent decision to review the ASEAN-India FTA. This will not only make our economic relations more stronger, but our trade will also be balanced. We also want to strengthen our partnership in the areas of maritime security, blue economy and humanitarian aid. After listening to the views of your Excellencies, I would like to talk about some aspects in detail. I once again express my deep gratitude to Thailand and all of you from the heart.
Disclaimer: PM's speech was delivered in Hindi. This is an approximate translation of the speech
Ministry of Power
SJVN begins the work of Second Unit of 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant in Bihar
CMD SJVN Shri N L Sharma virtually inaugurated the works of Second Unit of  1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant.
The Foundation Stone of 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant was laid by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on 9th March 2019. Shri Sharma informed that the progress of the Project is being continuously monitored by Hon’ble Union Minister for Power & NRE, Sh. R. K Singh. He exhorted all stakeholders to enthusiastically strive hard to commission the Project prior to the scheduled timeframe.
The project consists of two units and that more than 50 % works related to First unit have already been completed. The 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant with Ultra Super Critical Technology is being developed by SJVN Thermal Pvt. Ltd . The Plant involves investment of around Rupees 11,000 Crore. On commissioning, the plant will generate 9828 Million Units of electricity. He emphasized to contribute towards the target of “24X7 Power for All” set by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. He stated that every individual associated with activities of the Plant has to concertedly work towards commissioning of the first unit of Plant by June 2023 and second unit by January 2024.
SJVN’s present installed capacity is 2016.51 MW and has portfolio of more than 11000 MW & aims to be generating 5000 MW by 2023, 12000 MW by 2030 and 25000 MW by 2040. SJVN has presence in various sectors of energy generation which includes Hydro, Wind, Solar & Thermal. The company also has presence in the field of Energy Transmission.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Condoles demise of Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow on demise of writer, historian and theatre personality, Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare. He recalled Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare’s contribution in connecting coming generations to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shri Modi also posted his speech when Shri Modi had addressed his centenary year programme few months ago.
In a series of tweet, the Prime Minister said:
“I am pained beyond words. The demise of Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare leaves a major void in the world of history and culture. It is thanks to him that the coming generations will get further connected to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His other works will also be remembered.
Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare was witty, wise and had rich knowledge of Indian history. I had the honour of interacting with him very closely over the years. A few months back, had addressed his centenary year programme.
Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare will live on due to his extensive works. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”
Ministry of Defence
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 3,700 crore contracts with BEL for Medium Power Radars ‘Arudhra’ & 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers
The projects to enhance surveillance, detection, tracking & Electronic Warfare capabilities of Indian Air Force
Ministry of Defence, on March 23, 2023, signed two separate contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited , at a total cost of over Rs 3,700 crore, to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force. The first contract, worth over Rs 2,800 crore, pertains to the supply of Medium Power Radars  ‘Arudhra’ for the Indian Air Force. The second contract, at an overall cost of approx. Rs 950 crore, relates to 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers . Both projects are under Buy {Indian – IDMM } category. These essentially embody the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and will help facilitate the realisation of the country’s journey to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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The radar has been indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation  and will be manufactured by BEL. Its successful trials have already been conducted by the Indian Air Force. It is a 4D multi-function phased array radar with electronic steering in both azimuth and elevation for surveillance, detection and tracking of aerial targets. The system will have target identification based on interrogations from co-located Identification Friend or Foe system.
The project will act as a catalyst for development of manufacturing capability in the industrial ecosystem.
DR-118 RWR
The DR-118 Radar Warning Receiver will considerably enhance the Electronic Warfare  capabilities of Su-30 MKI aircraft. Majority of sub-assemblies and parts will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers. The project will boost and encourage active participation of Indian Electronics and associated industries, including MSMEs. It will generate employment of approx. two lakh man-days over a period of three and half years.
The DR-118 RWR is a significant leap forward in developing indigenous EW capabilities and making the country ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Lovlina Borgohain for winning Bronze Medal in Boxing at Tokyo Olympics 2020
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Lovlina Borgohain for winning the Bronze Medal in Boxing at Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Prime Minister also said that her tenacity and determination are admirable.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Well fought @LovlinaBorgohai! Her success in the boxing ring inspires several Indians. Her tenacity and determination are admirable. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze. Best wishes for her future endeavours. #Tokyo2020"
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government asks private television channels to follow ASCI guidelines on online gaming and fantasy sports
All such advertisements must carry mandatory warning message
New Delhi / Mumbai 5 December 2020
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory asking all private television broadcasters to follow guidelines issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India  for advertisements relating to online gaming, fantasy sports etc. The Ministry has advised that the advertisements should not promote any activity prohibited by statute or law.
“It has come to the notice of Ministry of I&B that a large number of advertisements on Online Gaming, Fantasy Sports, etc have been appearing on the television. Concerns were expressed that such advertisements appear to be misleading, do not correctly convey to the customers the financial and other risks associated thereof, are not in strict conformity with the Advertising Code laid down under Cable Television Networks  Act, 1995 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019” the advisory said.
The advisory has been issued after a consultation meeting held by the I&B Ministry with the officials and representatives of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, ASCI, News Broadcasters Association, Indian Broadcasting Foundation, All India Gaming Federation, Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, and the Online Rummy Federation.
ASCI guidelines require that every such gaming advertisement must carry the following disclaimer: 'This game involves an element of financial risk and may be addictive. Please play responsibly and at your own risk”. Such a disclaimer should occupy at least 20% of the advertisement space. The guidelines also state that gaming advertisements cannot depict users under the age of 18 years as engaged in playing a game of “online gaming for real money winnings” or suggest that such users can play these games. The advertisements should neither suggest that online gaming presents an income generating opportunity as an alternative to employment nor depict a person playing such games is more successful than others.
The Advertising Standards Council of India, established in 1985, is a Mumbai based self-regulatory voluntary organization of the advertising industry in India. It seeks to ensure that advertisements conform to its Code for Self-Regulation. Under the Cable Television Networks  Act, 1995 it is mandatory for television networks to follow the advertising code laid down by ASCI.
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Ministry of Communications
International Speed Post to New Countries
The Department of Posts has announced commencing of International Speed Post  Service to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and North Macedonia.
EMS or Express Mail Service is a premium service that enables its users to send documents and merchandise faster and with the added facility of being able to track the movement of the item on the internet. This facility is expected to augment people to people contact with these countries and foster trade as EMS is popular channel for small and medium enterprises.
The EMS service to these countries will henceforth be available at major Post offices across India.
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
A camp organized at Odhav Industries Association office on 28th March to understand the process of self-compilation of ASI 2021-22 returns
The Regional office, Ahmedabad under the able guidance of Shri S K Bhanawat, DDG and Regional Head in collaboration with the Odhav Industries Association is organizing camp for the industrial units/ entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad at the Odhav Industries Association Office on 28th March 2023 at 03:00 pm. The session is aimed at creating awareness among the industrial units/ entrepreneurs in understanding the process of self-compilation of ASI 2021-22 return, which is planned in continuation of the awareness conference organized by this office in the month of January 2023 for creating awareness of ASI. Representatives from manufacturing sector factories selected for filling the return for ASI 2021-22 can attend the same for timely filling the ASI 2021-22 return.
The National Statistical Office  under Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India conducting various surveys in India since 1950. The Annual Survey of Industries  is the principal source of Industrial Statistics in India. The survey is being conducted annually under the statutory provisions of the Collection of Statistics  Act, 2008 and the rules framed there-under in 2011, except in the State of Jammu & Kashmir where it is being conducted under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2010 and rules framed there under in 2012.
Information collected through this Survey is used for statistical purposes; to estimate the contribution of the industrial sector to Gross Domestic Product and also to help the Government in formulating policies for industrial development.
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses India Today Education Conclave 2022
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today addressed the India Today Education Conclave 2022.
While addressing the gathering, the Minister spoke about the need to adopt innovative and out-of-the-box methods to enhance access to quality & affordable education and to bring our vast population under the formal education and certified skills structure.
Speaking about accessibility, he said that creating robust and resilient mechanisms for making education accessible to all is a priority for Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Technology-driven approach and initiatives like, Digital University in line with the NEP 2020 will be keys to enhance access to quality education.
Speaking about National Education Policy, he said that the NEP 2020 sets the vision and path to cater to the requirements of every learner right from ECCE and also for building a vibrant and equitable knowledge society. We are working to integrate skill education into school and higher education to boost employability, he further added.
Speaking about future of jobs and skilling, he said that the nature of jobs is changing, and IR 4.0 presents us with both challenge and opportunity of skilling, up-skilling & re-skilling our vast demography. We must bring a paradigm shift in skilling and make it more aspirational to harness IR 4.0 as well as make our youth future-ready.
He also said that the NEP 2020 charts the course to develop our students & youth as global citizens with new-age ideas and skills and prioritises learning in Indian languages for establishing India as a knowledge economy of the 21st century.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shri D Prakash Rao
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Shri D Prakash Rao.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened by the demise of Shri D Prakash Rao. The outstanding work that has been done will continue motivating people. He rightly saw education as a vital means to empowerment. I recall my meeting with him in Cuttack a few years ago. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti".
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President discusses the status of indigenous vaccine
Bharat Biotech’s Chairman meets the Vice President
VP stresses importance of public private partnerships to make world class products
Bharat Biotech’s Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Krishna Ella and Joint Managing Director Mrs. Suchitra Ella called on the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today in Hyderabad.
The discussion revolved around the status of the indigenous vaccine and the plans to make it available in India and rest of the world. It is developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research  - National Institute of Virology . This indigenous, inactivated vaccine is developed and manufactured in Bharat Biotech's BSL-3  bio-containment facility.
Recently, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited Bharat Biotech and reviewed the status of COVAXIN. It was followed by a visit of 70 Ambassadors and High Commissioners from several nations to Bharat Biotech facility at Genome Valley, Hyderabad.
During the interaction, the Vice President stressed the importance of public private partnership in coming out with indigenous world class products and lauded the collaboration between the ICMR and Bharat Biotech.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming
NCW Collaborating with Agricultural Universities Across India to Train Women Associated with Dairy Farming & Allied Activities
NCW aims to help women farmers & SHGs through scientific training & practical ideas to effectively conduct extension activities in dairy farming sector
Financial Independence Is Key To Women Empowerment: NCW Chairperson
In an endeavour to empower rural women and make themfinancially independent, the National Commission for Women has launched a country-widetraining and capacity building program for women in dairy farming. The Commission iscollaborating with agricultural universities across India to identify and train womenassociated with dairy farming and allied activities in different aspects such as value addition,quality enhancement, packaging and marketing of dairy products among others.
The first program under the project was organized on ‘Value Added Dairy products’ for womenSHG groups at Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, Haryana inassociation with Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission. Launching the project, NCW Chairperson Smt. Rekha Sharma said that financial independence is key to women empowerment. She said women in rural India are involved in every part of dairy farmingyet they have been unable to attain financial independence. NCW, through its project aims toempower women and help them achieve financial independence by training them in qualityenhancement of dairy products, its value addition, packaging and increasing the shelf life andmarketing of their products.
The National Commission for Women has been working to help women reach their full potentialand contribute towards building a sustainable economy. The Commission has always stood forwomen’s equality because it strongly believes that the economy cannot succeed with half itspopulation being held back from performing their best.
NCW aims to help women farmers and Self Help Groups through scientific training and a seriesof practical ideas to effectively conduct extension activities in the dairy farming sector. TheCommission will provide training to women for enhancing their business and encouraging themtowards entrepreneurship. NCW will also select trainers who will further train womenentrepreneurs, women-run milk-cooperative societies, women self-help groups etc.NCW aims to create a sustainable and replicable district level model in the dairy sector whichcan be further adopted in the dairy farming regions of the country. The aim of the project is toharness the immense potential in villages in creating and marketing dairy products andempowering women along the process to achieve financial independence.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Air Force Commanders’ Conference
Second bi-annual IAF Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri on 25 Nov 19 at Air Headquarters . Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, welcomed Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Secretary Defence Production Shri Subhash Chandra. He introduced Air Force Commanders to the Raksha Mantri.
Raksha Mantri addressed the Commanders and said “The Nation isproud of the Indian Air Force. I praise the IAF for its professionalism and laud all air warriors and their families for giving us a most competent and combat worthy force. The IAF has proven itself time and again. It has earned the respect of foreign Air Forces who are eager to cooperate as well as exercise with us. We are strengthening our defence capability through increased domestic production and reduced dependence on import of military hardware. We have to seize new opportunities for indigenous design and development and I appreciate the IAF’s effort in this regard. I urge the Air Force Commanders to use the Conference for developing strategies against future challenges and enhancing IAF’s capability. The IAF is growing steadily towards becoming a truly strategic aerospace power”. The CAS briefed the Raksha Mantri on the current status of the IAF.
The CAS while addressing the Commanders emphasised the need for further enhancing our operational capabilities to deter any misadventure by our adversaries. He highlighted the need for continuous enhancement of in-house maintenance capabilities and optimum utilisation of new inductions in order to make IAF a formidable combat force. He also emphasised the need for enhanced joint training with the Indian Army as well as the Indian Navy for fostering jointmanship and ensuring national security.
The Commanders’ Conference will be conducted on 25 & 26 Nov 19; wherein discussions will take place on joint operations, anti-drone operations, countering asymmetric warfare and further strengthening our precision targeting, cyber and information warfare capability. Issues pertaining to indigenisation, streamlining procurement of equipment, strengthening training and optimisation of the HR policies would also be discussed during this Conference.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of August, 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of August, 2020 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received ₹3,77,306 crore  upto August, 2020 comprising ₹ 2,84,495 crore Tax Revenue , ₹86,147 crore of Non Tax Revenue and ₹6,664 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and Disinvestment proceeds 
₹2,17,976 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is ₹37,629 crore lower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is ₹12,47,653 crore , out of which ₹11,13,206 crore is on Revenue Account and ₹1,34,447crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, ₹2,37,662 crore is on account of Interest Payments and ₹1,30,700 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.